The injury occurred in the NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks. Bowman was on the goal line corralling a Seahawks’ fumble when his knee awkwardly collapsed.

Now comes the recovery period, which could be lengthy since he tore two different ligaments.

Bowman was named to Sporting News’ All-Pro team after having a huge year for San Francisco. His rehabilitation will start right away and could take six-to-eight months. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery on Bowman’s knee.